Time is an abstraction, a filing system used to arrange events and memories into a logical system of cause and effect. This new print was created with images arranged from drawings made while sitting by paths near nature, creeks and overlapping streets. I am a local artist and illustrator with a history of drawing, painting and printmaking.10Press brings together a diverse group of creatives who were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Moreland: its creative future, its past or other hidden stories’. Artists were invited to respond to the prompt ‘Moreland’, using only one or two colours. This body of work was created in 2022 during a significant time in local history, which saw Council’s name change from ‘Moreland’ to ‘Merri-bek’. The printed bellyband of the folio highlights this transition, with the word ‘Moreland’ crossed out and replaced with Woiwurrung language name ‘Merri-bek’. Commoners Press is a Coburg-based print studio that works with artists and designers in Australia and abroad on short run projects. Established by Jan Brueggemeier, Rob Eales and Neal Haslem in 2017, Commoners Press focus on projects that are community-centred, experimental and sustainable. Donated by Commoners Press Letterpress print

When I visit Merri-bek I wonder, when I step on the tarmac of the Barkly Square carpark, what was here before? In fact, at this spot and across Brunswick there were clay pits, which would feed the pottery workshops in Brunswick that produced the pottery, gargoyles and decorative items for Marvellous Melbourne homes and suburbs. Marvellous for those who had profited from gold, property and finance, not so for those working in the clay pits. My print is a contemplation on what is beneath our feet and our relationship to the ground. I am a design academic working at RMIT University and began my print and design practice on a Golding foot-treadle Letterpress machine.10Press brings together a diverse group of creatives who were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Moreland: its creative future, its past or other hidden stories’. Artists were invited to respond to the prompt ‘Moreland’, using only one or two colours. This body of work was created in 2022 during a significant time in local history, which saw Council’s name change from ‘Moreland’ to ‘Merri-bek’. The printed bellyband of the folio highlights this transition, with the word ‘Moreland’ crossed out and replaced with Woiwurrung language name ‘Merri-bek’. Commoners Press is a Coburg-based print studio that works with artists and designers in Australia and abroad on short run projects. Established by Jan Brueggemeier, Rob Eales and Neal Haslem in 2017, Commoners Press focus on projects that are community-centred, experimental and sustainable. Donated by Commoners Press Letterpress print

The image is based on a 3D component of one of my recent series of jewellery artworks. The heart metaphorically alludes to two locations of Merri-bek. One is Moreland Road, the other is Wallace Street in Brunswick. These locations pinpoint a time of collective trauma and communal experiential reflection. I was born in Brunswick in 1984 and have lived and worked there since. Brunswick for me is filled with stories of family, community, growth, tragedy and history experienced across a Greek Diasporic framework.10Press brings together a diverse group of creatives who were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Moreland: its creative future, its past or other hidden stories’. Artists were invited to respond to the prompt ‘Moreland’, using only one or two colours. This body of work was created in 2022 during a significant time in local history, which saw Council’s name change from ‘Moreland’ to ‘Merri-bek’. The printed bellyband of the folio highlights this transition, with the word ‘Moreland’ crossed out and replaced with Woiwurrung language name ‘Merri-bek’. Commoners Press is a Coburg-based print studio that works with artists and designers in Australia and abroad on short run projects. Established by Jan Brueggemeier, Rob Eales and Neal Haslem in 2017, Commoners Press focus on projects that are community-centred, experimental and sustainable. Donated by Commoners Press Letterpress print

Ancestral Bouquet is a visual homage to the different plant species each migrant community brought with them to the lands of Merri-bek. It is a celebration of these plant communities and those (elderly migrants) who still know and practice traditional forms of food harvest and preparation. I was born and raised in unceded Wurundjeri Willum Country, in Coburg. My Father lived in the Southern Suburbs of Naarm as a refugee from Palestine, and eventually found Coburg as a place he could fit in as a migrant. My arts practice varies in modalities, and always comes back to the story of displaced cultures, my folklore, and my connection to Coburg and the Merri Creek.10Press brings together a diverse group of creatives who were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Moreland: its creative future, its past or other hidden stories’. Artists were invited to respond to the prompt ‘Moreland’, using only one or two colours. This body of work was created in 2022 during a significant time in local history, which saw Council’s name change from ‘Moreland’ to ‘Merri-bek’. The printed bellyband of the folio highlights this transition, with the word ‘Moreland’ crossed out and replaced with Woiwurrung language name ‘Merri-bek’. Commoners Press is a Coburg-based print studio that works with artists and designers in Australia and abroad on short run projects. Established by Jan Brueggemeier, Rob Eales and Neal Haslem in 2017, Commoners Press focus on projects that are community-centred, experimental and sustainable. Donated by Commoners Press Letterpress print

This image of Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool represents my connection to Merri-bek / Moreland. Being brought up around water, swimming has played a key role in my family and I feel a sense of the community when swimming in a public pool. The gum trees and the proximity of this pool to the river reminds me of my home town, Albury. For me, a public pool is a gathering place, a place of leisure and play, somewhere to learn and grow, spend time and let go.10Press brings together a diverse group of creatives who were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Moreland: its creative future, its past or other hidden stories’. Artists were invited to respond to the prompt ‘Moreland’, using only one or two colours. This body of work was created in 2022 during a significant time in local history, which saw Council’s name change from ‘Moreland’ to ‘Merri-bek’. The printed bellyband of the folio highlights this transition, with the word ‘Moreland’ crossed out and replaced with Woiwurrung language name ‘Merri-bek’. Commoners Press is a Coburg-based print studio that works with artists and designers in Australia and abroad on short run projects. Established by Jan Brueggemeier, Rob Eales and Neal Haslem in 2017, Commoners Press focus on projects that are community-centred, experimental and sustainable. Donated by Commoners Press Letterpress print

With two young kids, I often find myself at Coburg Lake on a weekend, playing amongst the natural beauty of the park area, rugged embankments, local birdlife, and... ‘Bin Chicken Island’. Bin Chicken Island has become a running joke in the community, known for its wafting stench and as an environmental eyesore (never go to the park on a warm day with an easterly breeze). So much so that someone added a campground listing on the island to Google Maps. Whenever I drive past the lake, I always keep an eye out for disgruntled backpackers who have realised that the only camping to be had is by the Bin Chickens themselves. I am a local graphic designer who lives in Pascoe Vale and works in Brunswick. I head up the design studio, Atticus Design.10Press brings together a diverse group of creatives who were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Moreland: its creative future, its past or other hidden stories’. Artists were invited to respond to the prompt ‘Moreland’, using only one or two colours. This body of work was created in 2022 during a significant time in local history, which saw Council’s name change from ‘Moreland’ to ‘Merri-bek’. The printed bellyband of the folio highlights this transition, with the word ‘Moreland’ crossed out and replaced with Woiwurrung language name ‘Merri-bek’. Commoners Press is a Coburg-based print studio that works with artists and designers in Australia and abroad on short run projects. Established by Jan Brueggemeier, Rob Eales and Neal Haslem in 2017, Commoners Press focus on projects that are community-centred, experimental and sustainable. Donated by Commoners Press Letterpress print

My work is dedicated to the animal residents that cohabit with us in the suburbs. I focused on the Red Wattlebird, as it is always a welcome visitor across the gardens and parks of Merri-bek. The frayed edges of the page from my notebook are reminiscent of the act of note taking and how we remember and observe things in our daily lives. I am a local artist and writer living in Naarm with a studio in Coburg as part of Schoolhouse Studios.10Press brings together a diverse group of creatives who were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Moreland: its creative future, its past or other hidden stories’. Artists were invited to respond to the prompt ‘Moreland’, using only one or two colours. This body of work was created in 2022 during a significant time in local history, which saw Council’s name change from ‘Moreland’ to ‘Merri-bek’. The printed bellyband of the folio highlights this transition, with the word ‘Moreland’ crossed out and replaced with Woiwurrung language name ‘Merri-bek’. Commoners Press is a Coburg-based print studio that works with artists and designers in Australia and abroad on short run projects. Established by Jan Brueggemeier, Rob Eales and Neal Haslem in 2017, Commoners Press focus on projects that are community-centred, experimental and sustainable. Donated by Commoners Press Letterpress print

Merri-bek’s bi-annual collection and the communities’ tendency to dump rubbish makes these temporal sculptures part of the visual landscape of walking in Merri-bek. The collections of personal items, untold stories and connections which we all piece together whilst on an afternoon stroll. Over the years trends in pet ownership and technology advances can be documented in discarded items, also commenting on wealth and material value of objects. I have been living, parenting, working and volunteering in Merri-bek for the last 9 years. As time passes the community and landscape shift and change as does my connection to it. A once dedicated art practice is now tumbled around with life and family. Photography, video, drawing and painting are used to explore ideas around the everyday and meaning we attach to small moments of time.10Press brings together a diverse group of creatives who were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the theme of ‘Moreland: its creative future, its past or other hidden stories’. Artists were invited to respond to the prompt ‘Moreland’, using only one or two colours. This body of work was created in 2022 during a significant time in local history, which saw Council’s name change from ‘Moreland’ to ‘Merri-bek’. The printed bellyband of the folio highlights this transition, with the word ‘Moreland’ crossed out and replaced with Woiwurrung language name ‘Merri-bek’. Commoners Press is a Coburg-based print studio that works with artists and designers in Australia and abroad on short run projects. Established by Jan Brueggemeier, Rob Eales and Neal Haslem in 2017, Commoners Press focus on projects that are community-centred, experimental and sustainable. Donated by Commoners Press Letterpress print

Contract of sale dated 13th June, 1957 between Mr. J.E. Preece (seller) and Mr. H.G.B. & Mrs. I.M. Swan (buyers). Solicitor for vendor: Mr. H.E. Every, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. E.S. Cahill & Son View Street, Bendigo. For property in Mahon Avenue, Bendigo, being lot 14 on plan of subdivision No. 31961 lodged in the office of titles and being part of allotment 111 described in certificate of title volume 8121 folio 404, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and lamp shades. Price 2,900 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 19th October, 1957 between Miss A.M. Sanger (seller) and Mr. C. Smith (buyer). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. For property No.121 Wills Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotments 2 and 3 section 116C together with a right of carriage way over the road colored brown on the map on the title, being land described in certificate of title volume 8149 folio 666. Price 1,500 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 17th November, 1958 between Mr. J.S. Henderson (seller) and Mrs. A. Smith (buyer). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. For Property No.579 High Street, Golden Square, being Crown allotment 16 section 13A land described in certificate of title volume 1190 folio 879, together with all linos, inside and outside blinds, curtains, lamp shades, gas stove, gas copper and electric bath heater. Price 1,600 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 25th July, 1959 between Mr. J.M. Hovendon (seller) and Mr. P. & Mrs. F.E. Stevens (buyer). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. E.S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. For vacant land, Walker Street, St. Just Point, Long Gully, being part of Crown allotment 429, section A at St. Just Point, Parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo land described in certificate of title volume 8046 folio 521. Price 180 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 9th October, 1959 between Mr. B. Williamson (seller) and Mr. E.C. & Mrs. I.A. Stevenson (buyers). Solicitor for vendor: E.C. Cohen, Victoria Lane, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Neal & Woodward, View Street, Bendigo. For property at No.23 Keck Street, Bendigo being lot 77 on plan of subdivision no. 16993 and being part of Crown allotment 441B section H land described in certificate of title volume 7389 folio 628, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains, lamp shades and electric stovette. Price 3,900 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 30th June, 1941 between Mrs. S. Bramley (seller) and Mrs. A.E. Simmons (buyer) for land situate Dillon Street, Long Gully, at present unoccupied being Crown allotment 497 section K described in certificate of title volume 3999 folio 799707. Also all the vendor's right title and interest in and to all that piece of land adjoining the above being land described in right to occupy residence area right No. 387, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 250 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 19th July, 1937 between Mrs. M. Ebbott (seller) and Trustees of the loyal Gold Miner's Pride Lodge M.U.I.O.O.F. (buyers) for land situate No.430 High Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotments 1 & 2A section 38A described in certificate of title volume 3645 folio 728944. Also all the vendor's right, title and interest in that piece of permissive occupancy land described in permit to occupy No. W.54098, together with all buildings on the above mentioned land.. Price 306 pounds and 5 shillings.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale of freehold land & dwelling by private contract dated 2nd April, 1930, issued by T.C. Watts 7 Son licensed Real Estate Agents between R. Fletcher and T.G. Fletcher executors of the will of R.H Fletcher deceased (sellers) and J. Prior (buyer) for land being Crown allotment 5 section 24 at Eaglehawk having frontage to Campbell Street of 85 links by a depth along Church Street of 223.5 links, land described in certificate of title volume 1541 folio 308073, together with all buildings and erection thereon. Price 415 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 17th March, 1966 between Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees Executors for C. L. H. Seymour-Deceased (vendor) and Mr. A. Scinetti (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Cohen Kirby & Co. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Macaboy Taylor & Taylor, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Property 11 Condon Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 250 section H land comprised in certificate of title volume 5433 folio 443 together with a right to drainage over the land coloured yellow on the map endorsed on the said title. Price 5,000 dollars.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 3rd December, 1964 between Mr. J. M. Gill (vendor) and Mr. C. Sartori (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. E. S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. H. E. Every, Dispensary Walk, Bendigo. Vacant land, Lot 16 hunter avenue, California Gully being lot 16 on plan of subdivision No. 55883 being part of Crown allotment 226 section N land described in certificate of title volume 8158 folio 238. Price 120 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 26th February, 1963 between Messrs. F. L. & A. Collins executors of Mary Ada Collins - Deceased (vendor) and Mr. F. W. & Mrs. G. Symons (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 391 High Street, Golden Square being Crown allotment 5 section 35A land comprised in certificate of title volume 3355 folio 835, together with all buildings and erections thereon. Price: 1,175 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 29th June, 1955between Mr. T. B. Bowery (vendor) and Mr. K. O. & Mrs. E. M. Stokes (purchaser). Property: land being allotment 17 section 71C Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, being land described in Crown grant volume 1962 folio 335 and situate No. 60 Breen Street, Bendigo, together with 4 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings, all linos on floors, window blinds and electric light fittings and shades, also furniture and effects as inspected. Price: 1,050 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 8th June, 1955 between Miss E. E. Harvey (vendor) and Mr. J & Mrs. E. G. Sherman (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Wilfrid J. Osborne & Osborne, Seymour. Property: land being allotment four section 147C parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, being land described in Crown grant volume 3580 folio 856, together with dwelling house and all improvements thereon situate No. 27 Peel Street Quarry Hill, Bendigo. Subject to weekly tenancy of Mr. J. Sherman. Price: 1,900 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 9th October, 1951 between Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees Executors and Agency Company & E. R. Garvin & D. W. Garvin as executors of and trustees of the estate of the late G. D. Garvin (vendor) and Mr. W. A. Santon (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 151, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, being the whole of the land described in certificate of title volume 4012 folio 802327, together with a 5 room weatherboard dwelling. Subject to existing weekly tenancy. Price: 900 pounds. Hand written letter attached.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 5th September, 1946 between Sandhurst & Northern District Trustees Executors & Agency (vendor) and Mr. E. J. Schodderlein (purchaser). Property: the surface and down to the depth of 50 feet below the surface of land being part of Crown allotment 41A section 127C, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 5114 folio 122735. Also the vendor's right title and interest in the land adjoining held under occupancy No. H46884, together with all buildings and erections thereon. Subject to the existing tenancy. Price: 1,375 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 24th February, 1956 between Mrs. D. I. Smith (vendor) and Mr. A. W. & Mrs. N. Pulfer (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: E. C. Cohen. Solicitor for purchaser: Hyett, Willis & Hyett. Property: land being lot 13on plan of subdivision No. 21180 lodged in the office of titles, being part of Crown allotment 457 section H Parish of Sandhurst described in certificate of title volume7793 folio 150 and situate No. 3 Margaret Crescent, Bendigo, together with brick veneer dwelling and all sundry. Price: 5,500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 1st April, 1955 between Mr. C. S. Trewhella (vendor) and Mrs. D. L. Putman (purchaser). Property: allotment 5 section 54C Parish of Sandhurst city of Bendigo being land described in certificate of title volume 3239 folio 714 and situate 49 Barkly Place, Bendigo, together with 6 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, also all blinds, electric light fittings and shades with the exception of the one in the hall, all floor coverings with the exception of the carpet and material under the carpet and the carpet in the hall. Price: 3,900 pounds.

Contract of sale of land dated 4th December, 1956 between Sandhurst & Northern District Trustees as executor in the estate of Catherine Beatty - deceased (seller) and Mr. A. F. & Mrs. A. Thomas (purchaser). Solicitor for purchaser Hogan & Hogan. Property: land being Crown allotment 466 section H parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 3047 folio 359 and situate No. 20 Hallam Street, Bendigo together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also all linos, blinds, curtains and lamp shades. Price 1,425 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 15th November, 1956 between Mr. B. A. Bolton and Mr. F. B. & Mrs. V. Turner. Property: that piece of land being Crown allotment 327 section H Parish of Sandhurst city of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 3556 folio 136 and situate No. 184 Carpenter Street, Bendigo, together with 6 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also all floor coverings, inside and outside blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades and electric stove. Price: 2,800 pounds. .organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 23rd May, 1956 between Mrs. M. A. L. Tobin - Mrs N. McMahon as executors of estate G. C. La Franz - deceased (sellers) and Mr. A. C. & Mrs. M. E. Tait (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 6 section 12B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 2592 folio 274 and having a frontage to Violet Street, Bendigo, together with all buildings thereon, fly wire doors, window screens and gas stove and blinds. Price: 4,075 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 16th April 1955 between Mr. W. C. & Mrs. J. G. Philp (vendor) and Mr. C. S. Trewhella (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 14 section 101C Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, being land described in certificate of title volume 6547 folio 246, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also all electric light fittings and shades, wall to wall carpet in hall, lino in kitchen, bathroom and washhouse and electric stovette. Price: 3,600 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Set of three documents, hand made in pencil by Mr. McComb. 1 - on ruled double foolscap (folio) paper, titled "Tramways Proposed but not Authorised", listing street, municipality, extent, date of application or special construction scheme and date of report to Parliamentary Committee. List proposals for the cities of St Kilda, Hawthorn, Essendon, Malvern, Camberwell , Coburg and Broadmeadows. 2 - hand written note on quarto paper, re the outcomes or notes on the above proposals. 3 - draft of a sheet prepared, as for 1, "M&MTB General Scheme for Development of Tramways" - columns set out but not usedtrams, tramways, tramways, proposals, st kilda, hawthorn, essendon, malvern, camberwell, coburg, brunswick, general scheme